Overview

• The U.S. Naval Academy has removed nearly 400 books from its library following a directive to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) content.
• The review, prompted by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's office, examined approximately 900 books, with nearly half selected for removal.
• This action is part of a broader Pentagon campaign, reportedly influenced by a handwritten note from Donald Trump, to curtail DEI initiatives across federal agencies.
• Errors in implementing the directive included the mistaken removal of photos of Jewish graduates, which were later restored after criticism.
• The anti-DEI campaign has faced backlash over its perceived overreach, with some removals reversed due to concerns about historical and cultural erasure.